Source: thecapitolist.com 6/24/25 Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier on Tuesday announced that he will propose legislation aimed at eliminating judicial discretion in cases involving convicted sexual offenders and violent criminals who remain free on bond following a guilty verdict. … Uthmeier said the measure would require mandatory revocation of bail immediately upon a guilty verdict in cases involving sexual offenses, sexual predators, or violent crimes, preventing judges from permitting post-verdict release. The Attorney General blamed the court’s decision to allow Spencer to remain free for enabling the crime and said the incident…
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FL: Florida to seek death penalty for child sex offender in Putnam County for non-murder offenses
Source: firstcoastnews.com 6/20/25 PUTNAM COUNTY, Fla. — The State of Florida announced Friday it is seeking the death penalty for a registered sex offender accused of more child sex crimes in Putnam County. According to a May 16 post by the sheriff’s office, Welaka resident Dimeco _____, 34, was already a registered sex offender when he was accused in April of sex crimes with two children in Putnam County. Putnam County detectives were notified on April 30 of Dimeco ‘s possible sex crimes against the two children. Detectives spoke…
Read MoreTN: “Unlawful Photography” law to take effect on July 1st
Source: wbbjtv.com 6/18/25 Unlawful Photography: House Bill 99 by Bulso: The new law enhances the penalty for unlawful photography from a Class A misdemeanor offense to a Class E felony. The penalty would increase further to a Class D felony or Class C felony in certain cases if the victim was younger than 13. Anyone convicted of unlawful photography would also be required to register as a sex offender. Read this online [Note: you must scroll far down to “Unlawful Photography: House Bill 99 by Bulso”, and it is very…
Read MoreMI: Sex offender registry update passes state Senate
Source: wemu.org 6/18/25 The Michigan Senate voted Tuesday to update the state’s sex offender registry laws to comply with a recent federal court ruling. The decision blocked increased reporting requirements for people convicted before new, tougher laws took effect. The court also declared unconstitutional a provision that allowed the state police to decide if an out-of-state crime warranted reporting. Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) said that part created a loophole for out-of-state offenders. Read the full article
Read MoreNY: Registered sex offender’s arrest raises concerns over New York’s registry flaws
Source: cnycentral.com 6/13/25 … In New York, sex offenders are classified from Level 1 (low risk) to Level 3 (high risk) based on a point system. However, Ahern pointed out that the system’s inability to accurately predict human behavior is a significant flaw. Read the full article
Read MoreMO: Kehoe signs into law Missouri bill voiding NDAs in child sex abuse cases
Source: missouriindependent.com 6/10/25 Legislation to void non-disclosure agreements in child sexual abuse cases was signed into law Tuesday by Gov. Mike Kehoe. The bill has been called “Trey’s Law,” referring to the late Trey Carlock, who died by suicide in 2019 after being sexually abused by Pete Newman at the Branson-based Kanakuk Kamps. Trey’s sister, Elizabeth Carlock, said at a hearing on the bill in February that he had to agree to an NDA as a condition of his settlement with the camp. “Trey told someone just before his death that ‘they’ll always…
Read MoreOK: Sex offenders are a factor in homeless initiatives, city police say
Source: swoknews.com 6/10/25 Sex offenders pose a unique set of problems for those advocating for the homeless. Det. Donald Pauley, who oversees Lawton’s Sex and Violent Offender Registry, explained Lawton Police Department’s existing policies for sex offenders and the registry, as members of the City Council’s Homeless Action Committee continue to weigh decisions about homeless issues. That includes locations that can be created as outdoor camping areas for homeless people who no longer are allowed to camp overnight in public places such as in city parks or on city sidewalks.…
Read MoreTX: Jury seated in trial of man accused of targeting registered sex offenders
Source: beneaththesurfacenews.com 6/2/25 An Erath County jury of seven men and five women were seated on Monday in the trial of Charles Austin Broyles, a suspect unofficially dubbed the “vigilante shooter.” Broyles is being tried for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in connection with shooting a registered sex offender in the face in December 2023. He is being represented by Stephenville attorneys Ryan Taylor and Brady Pendleton. According to the arrest affidavit, Broyles was targeting registered sex offenders living in Erath County, accessing the list of…
Read MoreOK: Death penalty on the table for first time child sex crime offenders
Source: news9.com 5/27/25 New Oklahoma law, effective November 1, enforces tougher sentences for child sex crimes. Rep. Turner: “When they harm our children, we will no longer tolerate it.” Oklahoma’s law against child sex predators just got tougher. Governor Stitt signed Senate Bill 599, so now, if anyone’s found guilty of committing lewd acts with a child under 14, they could face the death penalty or life in prison without parole. The bill’s author, who’s had a long career in law enforcement, says he’s seen too many cases where children were…
Read MoreUT: A judge opted not to send a child sex offender to prison. GOP lawmakers are demanding he resign.
Source: sltrib.com 5/28/25 A chorus of Republican lawmakers, led by House Speaker Mike Schultz, are demanding a Utah judge resign — or they could explore impeachment — after the judge did not send a man to prison who pleaded guilty to having child sex abuse material. But the Utah courts said in response that 7th District Judge Don Torgerson followed the sentencing guidelines that the Legislature itself approved earlier this year — a rare statement for the judiciary, who typically does not publicly comment on individual cases. Last week, Torgerson…
Read MoreMA: Men Caught In Prostitution Sting Aren’t Sex Traffickers, Massachusetts High Court Says
Source: reason.com 5/19/25 Does answering a prostitution ad make a man a sex trafficker? The highest court in Massachusetts says no, in a ruling that represents a win for both common sense and civil liberties. The case—Commonwealth v. Garafalo—involved a prostitution sting conducted by state police in 2021. Officers posted web ads pretending to be adult female sex workers and arrested men who met up with these “women” to pay for sex. Rather than simply charge their marks with the crime of soliciting a sex worker or engaging in sexual conduct for a fee, authorities…
Read MoreFL: Florida AG Charges Registered Child Sexual Predator with Voter Fraud
Source: westorlandonews.com 5/18/25 A convicted felon and registered child sexual predator was charged with voter fraud in Florida by the Attorney General. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier’s Office of Statewide Prosecution is charging Gerald ______, a convicted felon and registered sexual offender, with voter fraud. Gerald was charged with multiple counts of unqualified elector knowingly voting in the 2024 Presidential Preference Primary, 2024 Primary Election, and the 2024 General Election in Putnam County. “We must protect the sanctity and integrity of our republican form of government,” said Attorney General James…
Read MoreFL: Florida Ban on “Depict[ing] or Simulat[ing] … Lewd Conduct” in Performances Where Children Are Present Struck Down
Source: reason.com 5/13/25 A short excerpt from the long opinion today in HM Florida-ORL, LLC v. Governor, decided by Judge Robin Rosenbaum, joined by Judge Nancy Abudu: Justice Potter Stewart famously offered a non-definition of obscenity: “I know it when I see it.” Jacobellis v. Ohio (Stewart, J., concurring). Many know Justice Stewart’s quip. But it’s not, in fact, the law. The Constitution demands specificity when the state restricts speech. Requiring clarity in speech regulations shields us from the whims of government censors. And the need for clarity is especially strong when the…
Read MoreIndian student arrested in US, conned elderly couple of $50K with child-porn ruse
Source: indiatoday.in 5/13/25 An Indian student in the US who scammed a Michigan couple of $50,000 by claiming their credit card was used to purchase child pornography, was arrested. The police suspect the money has been routed to India. This is the fourth such arrest in three weeks, as Indian students have been arrested for targeting elderly Americans in fraud schemes. Read the full article
Read MoreWI: Lake Geneva repeals sex offender ordinance that has been deemed unconstitutional
Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, City Council members have repealed an ordinance which prohibited registered sex offenders from living within 2,000 feet of a child safety zone because it was found to be unconstitutional. No link to available free news exists
Read MoreCO: Longmont weighs ‘arbitrary’ sex offender residency restrictions
Source: boulderweekly.com 5/7/25 UPDATE 9/18/25: Related link: Longmont City Council Passes 500 Foot Residential Setbacks For Sex Offenders; Limits 3 Per Household (this matter will be readdressed later in the calendar year by the council, it is important) Data shows little efficacy for an approach that could open the door to lawsuits A weeks-long effort to create legislation that will limit where — and with whom — registered sex offenders can live in the city of Longmont came to a head Tuesday night. City council voted 6-1 to…
Read MoreAZ: ‘I wanted to kill them all’: Inmate admits to targeting child sex offenders in prison killings
Source: azmirror.com 2/28/25 [ACSOL note: Registrants both in and out of custody need to know about those who pose a danger, such as skinheads. Ignorance of these dangers makes it more likely to become a victim] Ricky Wassenaar, already serving 16 life sentences, says his only regret is “not killing more” Ricky Wassenaar killed three men at an Arizona State Prison near Tucson on April 4. Two were serving life sentences for sexual conduct with a minor. The third had raped and killed a 15-year-old girl. Wassenaar’s only regret…
Read MoreOH: U.S. Supreme Court paves way for proposed Ohio state constitutional amendment to end qualified immunity to move forward after 2 years of being blocked
Source: wkyc.com 4/24/25 CLEVELAND — Legal analysis: The United States Supreme Court has ruled against Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, regarding his review over citizens’ ballot initiatives. Legally Speaking, this ruling effectively ends a two-year hold-up on a proposed change to the state constitution that would make it easier to sue police officers. With 3 sentences, the highest court in the land protected Ohioans’ right to propose changes to our state constitution… by rejecting Yost’s request to put a pause on a lower court’s order. … For this proposed amendment,…
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